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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Serbian competition watchdog approves Etihad/Jat Airways tie-up for the creation of a new carrier
Belgrade, Serbia - The network of Air Serbia will include 12 additional destinations
The Serbian Competition Protection Commission provided its approval to the creation of Air Serbia: the antitrust watchdog of the Balkan country has indeed ruled that the acquisition of a 49% stake of the... more
IndustryAirbus: Qatar Airways' first A-380 airplane takes off for its maiden fligth
Toulouse, France - It flies to Hamburg for painting and cabin installation
Qatar Airways’ first A-380 airplane took off from Toulouse on its maiden flight to Hamburg where the aircraft will be fitted with its cabin before being painted. The Doha based carrier has firm orders f... more
AerospaceASI. Luca Parmitano: the Italian scientific experiments continue with Diapason
Rome, Italy - The astronaut started the first operations for the second test of the Green Air program
The activities regarding the Diapason experiment started: Luca Parmitano began the operating phases of the Italian test, created by the DTM firm in partnership with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft finally finally unveiled
Tobishima, Japan - First flight maybe in Spring 2015
Mitsubishi Aircraft, after a long series of delays in the development phase, finally presented to the press the nose and the fueslage of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the first passenger aircraft... more
Tilt-rotorsV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor deploys refuelling equipment in flight test
Patuxent River, Usa - The aircraft can fly horizontally like an airplane and take off and land like a helicopter
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. and Boeing, has successfully completed an initial test of the V-22 Osprey performing as an aerial refueling tanker.... more
AerospaceLADEE: technical problem solved, the spacecraft is again on its way to the Moon
Wallops, USA - After the launch a glitch of the reaction wheels was reported
The American space agency NASA has confirmed that the reaction wheels of its Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) were successfully brought back on-line and the spacecraft has acquired... more
HelicoptersAW: Asahi Shimbun orders an AW-169 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For ENG operations
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that Japan's leading newspaper ‘The Asahi Shimbun' has placed an order for one AW-169 4.5 ton class helicopter. This aircraft, w... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft achieves 200,000 flying hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - 378 airplanes in service, 7 customers, 20 operating units
Eurofighter Typhoon has now achieved more than 200,000 flying hours since the entry-into-service of its worldwide fleet. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH confirmed the milestone yesterday adding that, with... more
Military aviationSyrian aircraft approach British base in Cyprus
Akrotiri, Cyprus - The episode occured last Monday, but London waited a few days to communicate it
The Ministry for Defence of the United Kingdom confirmed that on Monday 2 September 2013 some Syrian aircraft violated the airspace of Cyprus, and consequently two Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air... more
AccidentsBangkok: runway excursion for a Thai Airways aircraft, 14 injured (VIDEO)
Bangkok, Thailand - Passengers evacuated using emergency slides
In the evening of Sunday 8 September 2013 an Airbus A-330/300 operated by Thai Airways was involved in a runway excursion at Bangkok's "Suvarnabhumi" Airport, causing 14 injures among the 302 persons who... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-321 airplane with Sharklets to Finnair
Hamburg, Germany - The aircraft will replace the existing fleet of 757 of the carrier
Finnish national carrier, Finnair, the launch customer for the A-321 equipped with Sharklets, has taken delivery of its first of five aircraft on order. The plane will eventually replace Finnair’s existing f... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Turkish-Hainan partnership for a stake in Croatia Airlines
Zagreb, Croatia - Also Garuda Indonesia and China Southern in the competition
The Croatian Ministry for Sea, Transport and Infrastructure has confirmed that there are four companies interested in purchasing a stake in Croatia Airlines. After the interest expressed by Garuda Indonesia... more
PeopleClaude Chêne takes up duties as SESAR Joint Undertaking Executive Director
Brussels, Belgium - Effective as of 1 September
Claude Chêne, a former Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Personnel and Administration, has taken up his duties as Executive Director ad interim of the SESAR Joint Un... more
DefenseSyrian crisis: according to Russian sources, Damascus' defense system is "Capable of intercepting every enemy aircraft"
Damascus, Syria - Moscow will fulfill its arms deals with the Middle-Eastern country
According to the analysts, in the case of a US-led attack against Syria, the intention of the Pentagon is conducting a very quick military operation. However, this possibility might not be realistic,... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways will increase its service to Kathmandu
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from November 1, 2013
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will increase its Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu service from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from November 1, 2013. The... more
IndustryNorwegian/UK F-35 airplane collaboration
Oslo, Norway - The aircraft will be a major and significant acquisition for both Nations
The Norwegian and UK Ministries of Defence have today agreed to cooperate more closely on the future operation of the F-35 Lightning II airplane in Europe. Operating within the wider framework of European... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Leasing of Chicago-Midway Airport: MAG renounces, deal suspended
Chicago, USA - "Offers would not meet what taxpayers deserve", the Mayor's office claims
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel decided to suspend the tender to lease Midway Airport, following the renounce of the consortium composed by Industry Fund Management (IFM) and Manchester Airport Group (MAG).... more
IndustryBoeing: demand for 5,580 new airplanes in China over next 20 years
Beijing, China - Strong domestic and international demand fueling future fleet growth
Boeing, China's leading provider of passenger airplanes, projects a demand for 5,580 new airplanes in China over the next 20 years valued at $780 billion. The company's annual China Current Market Outlook... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica signs MoU with Polish Defense Holding
Rome, Italy - To strengthen cooperation between two Groups
"Polish Defense Holding and Finmeccanica signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intention to strengthen their collaboration in Aerospace, Defense and Security sectors both on Polish and International... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Heathrow Airport expansion: the London Assembly is "Completely against"
London, United Kingdom - "There is the need for a third party to reduce antagonism between communities and airports"
In a report destined to the UK Government's Airports Commission, the London Assembly has highlighted the impact of noise from aircraft on thousands of people and the need for a third party to help reduce... more
IndustryWill Merlin HM-1 helicopters replace the CH-148 Cyclones in Canada's contract?
Ottawa, Canada - AgustaWestland is ready to get in the game
The Canadian government might decide to renounce to Sikorsky's CH-148 Cyclone helicopters and fall back on other models. This is not a hearsay: the news was confirmed by Diane Findley, spokesperson for... more
AerospaceMoon-bound LADEE spacecraft to leave today
Wallops, USA - The launch window will open at 11:27 pm EDT
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft will launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's Pad 0B at American space agency NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airport traffic posts tepid growth in July
Brussels, Belgium - Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of June
Airports’ trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for the month of July, posting an underwhelming result for Europe’s airports. Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of... more
AirlinesDiscounts for aircraft movements in Italy, Alitalia CEO welcomes ENAV's decision
Rome, Italy - "A signal in the right direction"
A few days ago ENAV (Società nazionale assistenza al volo), the Italian Air Traffic Control company, decided to apply some discounts to the airlines for the aircraft movements (that is to say landing... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair downsizes its growth forecasts
Dublin, Ireland - The stocks of the low-cost company fall
Ryanair issued a profit warning for its investors, claiming that its growth and profit forecasts for the ongoing fiscal year will not be met. The profits forecast this year was between 570 and 600 million... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Hochtief completes sale of its shares in Sydney Airport
Essen, Germany - The German company expects to conclude the whole operation of the sale to Psp by year's end
Hochtief AirPort completed the transfer its shares in Sydney Airport to the Canadian investor Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments, Canada). The transaction resulted in a cash inflow... more
IndustryAirbus: Delta Air Lines orders 40 aircraft
Toulouse, France - A strong return to the European giant since the carrier’s last order some two decades ago
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A-321ceo (current engine option) and 10 A-330/300 aircraft. This order marks a strong return to the European industry since the carrier’s last o... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-767 Freighter airplane to FedEx Express
Washington, Usa - The ceremony in Memphis where the Group is based
Boeing and FedEx Express, an operating company of FedEx Corp., announced the delivery of the Memphis, Tenn.-based express shipping company's first B-767/300 Freighter aircraft. The delivery supports the... more
IndustryNorwegian Air's 787 Dreamliner aircraft grounded because of brake problems
Stockholm, Sweden - The airplane has been parked in Stockolm since Monday
On Thursday 5 September Norwegian Air communicated it was forced to ground one of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft because of an unspecified problem with the brakes. The state-of-the-art airplane manufactured... more
Fair and showsHenan New Continental Business Aviation of China orders Asia’s first EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style
Tianjin, China - And an AS-350B3e from the Ecureuil family
Henan New Continental Business Aviation of China will acquire two VIP passenger transport helicopters from Eurocopter to commence its chartering business –an exclusively designed EC-145 Mercedes-Benz S... more
Fair and showsEurocopter meets Chinese helicopter market needs at the exposition in Tianjin
Tianjin, China - The event from September 5 to 8
Eurocopter’s dedication to the Chinese helicopter market –and its ability to respond to China’s evolving rotorcraft requirements– is the company’s focus at this year’s "China Helicopter Exposition". Eurocopter’s presence duri... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union ready to a compromise on aircraft ETS?
Brussels, Belgium - But collaboration from US and China is needed
According to rumours the European Union would be available to reach a compromise regarding the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) relatively to air transport if also other countries, especially United States... more
AirportsAutogrill starts up in Russia, at the St. Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands operations in emerging countries
Autogrill Group, through its HMSHost International division, has entered an agreement with Novikov Group and Ginza Project to set up Autogrill Russia, the Newco that will provide food&beverage services... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines begins new no-stop Indianapolis to San Francisco service
Indianapolis, Usa - The flight will be operated by an A-319 aircraft
United Airlines announced yesterday new daily no-stop service from Indianapolis to its hub at San Francisco International Airport., beginning Jan. 7. The conveniently timed flights will operate using A-319... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: AW signs an agreement for twenty helicopters at the event in Tianjin
Rome, Italy - Worth about EUR 170 million
AgustaWestland has announced the signing of a distributorship agreement with Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment Co. Ltd during the "China Helicopter International Exposition" in Tianjin, China.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Province of Venice sells part of its stake in the management firm of the airport
Venice, Italy - Proceeds of 15 million Euros expected
The Province of Venice is going ahead with its programme for the sale of the shares of Save, the management firm of Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" Airport, which is aimed to maintain the stability of the... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: defence sector to remain flat
New York, USA - The CEO of the North American division explains the strategy of the European group
Sean O'Keefe, Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America, speaking at the "Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit" explained that the European group has no plans of taking part in several US military... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Airberlin loses 200 pieces of luggage, after a month they are almost all still missing
Berlin, Germany - Angry passengers protest on Facebook
Losing your baggage is one of the worst things you can experience when you travel by aircraft and, even if airlines and handling companies try to improve in this field, missing bags are unfortunately pretty... more
AirlinesThe Air France A-380 airplane took off for Shanghai
Rome, Italy - Special attention for Chinese passengers
Started last Monday, Air France now offered customers three weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong by A-380 airplane, becoming the first European airline to serve the Chinese financial centre with its superjumbo.... more
AirlinesNorwegian Air to register its aircraft in Irealnd due to economic reasons
Oslo, Norway - The company has already requested Dublin an Air Operator Certificate for its long-haul division
Norwegian Air announced its intention to register some of its aircraft in Ireland, for economic reasons. The Oslo-based company decided to establish a fully owned asset management company, which will... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Uk: a "Tailor-made" EC-135 helicopter doubles emergency medical airlift capabilities
Oxford, England - For the UK's Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Air Ambulance has added a second Eurocopter EC-135 to its helicopter fleet, enhancing the service provider’s own airlift capabilities and further fostering the market presence of this rotorcraft t... more
ReportSyrian crisis: French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle ready to leave for the Red Sea
Paris, France - Rafale and Mirage fighters already delpyed in the United Arab Emirates
Today, Wednesday 4 September 2013, the French parliament will start its discussions about the participation of the armed forces of the country to the possible military action against Syria. However, the... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter received by Weststar Aviation Services
Cascina Costa, Italy - In total, WAS has ordered 30 aircraft from AW since 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of an additional AW-139, bringing the total delivered of the type to 18 in support... more
IndustryAirbus Military A400M airplane successfully performs unpaved runway trials
Madrid, Spain - A full analysis of the results is now underway by AM and OCCAR
Airbus Military has completed an important set of trials of the A400M new generation airlifter, demonstrating the aircraft’s excellent performance on gravel runways. In tests lasting more than a week a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA's networking event in the EP enhances open dialogue between industry and politicians
Brussels, Belgium - For the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held its annual networking event in the European Parliament. The event was hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP),... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Boeing starts production of KC-46 tankers
Washington, USA - According to the company, the first 18 examples will be delivered by 2017
Boeing announced it started the production of the KC-46 refueling aircraft: the announcement was provided by Dennis Muilenburg, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, during Reuters' Aerospace and... more
Civil aviationAEA. Flight and duty time limitations: harmonisation of rules will reinforce safety
Brussels, Belgium - The Transport Commission of the EP will hold its first meeting to discuss the FTL
As the new Parliamentary year starts, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament will hold its first meeting to discuss among others the Flight and Duty Time (FTL) rules as proposed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid demand growth continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Asia weakens as Europe gains strength
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July. Overall revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) were up 5.0% compared... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport has a lot of problems: 66,500, to be precise
Berlin, Germany - More than 50% of them are relevant to getting permission to open
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is risking to become on of the largest unfinished constructions in history: the inauguration, which was initially planned in 2011 has been postponed several times, and to this... more
IndustrySelex ES to co-operate with Polish industries to further grow its activities
Rome, Italy - In the Homeland Security, battlefield protection and smart solutions
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica Company, is exhibiting some of its most advanced solutions in Poland at "MSPO", the 21st edition of the exhibition held in Kielce from the 2nd to be 5th of September 2013 dedicated... more